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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Cressida disapprove about her son?
(a) That he looks so much like a gangster in the way he dresses.
(b) That he isn't musically inclined.
(c) His gambling losses.
(d) His new fiance.

2. What is the narrator's relationship to the famous person who is boarding the cruise ship?
(a) Best friend.
(b) Sister-in-law.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

3. What does Carrie want to know about Cressida?
(a) If Cressida would be able to get some headache powder.
(b) If Cressida has any performances planned during her stay in London.
(c) If Cressida will be invited to dine at the captain's table that evening.
(d) If Cressida had invited Horace's sister.

4. Who of those close to Cressida was supportive of Cressida's recent engagement?
(a) Poppas.
(b) Miss Lilly.
(c) Miss Julia.
(d) Horace.

5. With what question does Horace interrupt the two women's conversation?
(a) If they would like to go for a walk before retiring for the evening.
(b) If his mother would join him for a nightcap alone.
(c) If the two women knew where Aunt Julia is.
(d) If his mother would loan him a thousand dollars as he wants to marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cressida's response to what the deck steward hands her?

2. What disease did Cressida's first husband contract?

3. Why does Julia return to her stateroom?

4. Whom does Carrie think has a sobering effect on Cressida?

5. Who is the famous singer boarding a cruise ship in New York City?

(see the answer key)

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